Blues RSS Feed from ABC Western Victoriahttp://www.abc.net.au/local/topics/westernvic/arts-and-entertainment/music/blues/rss.xml
Blues RSS Feed from ABC Western Victoria2015, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:45:00 +1100A folking good time at Port Fairyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/03/11/3960920.htm?source=rss
This year's Port Fairy Folk Festival has been another brilliant weekend of music featuring everything from cool jazz to Mongolian death metal. Sort of.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3960920.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousArts and Entertainment:Music:JazzArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersArts and Entertainment:Music:GospelArts and Entertainment:Music:Instrument MakingAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Xani Kolac from The TwoksXani Kolac from The TwoksJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeGleny Rae VirusGleny Rae VirusJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeGrace BarbeGrace BarbeJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeHanggaiHanggaiJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeJon Cleary and the Absolute Monster GentlemenJon Cleary and the Absolute Monster GentlemenJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeJon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (Jon Cleary in the background on the cowbell!)Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (Jon Cleary in the background on the cowbell!)Jeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeSammy J (with clothes)Sammy J (with clothes)Jeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeSammy J (with few clothes)Sammy J (with few clothes)Jeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeThe Topp Twins as The Gingham SistersThe Topp Twins as The Gingham SistersJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeTwo members of The Alaska String Band playing each other's instrumentsTwo members of The Alaska String Band playing each other's instrumentsJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeGoing to the folkie? You'll need a chair!Going to the folkie? You'll need a chair!Jeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeThe great wall of chairs - a place to leave your chairThe great wall of chairs - a place to leave your chairJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeMadeleine PeyrouxMadeleine PeyrouxJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeThe Topp Twins as Camp Leader and Camp Mother, with 'Nuts' from the audienceThe Topp Twins as Camp Leader and Camp Mother, with 'Nuts' from the audienceJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeJustin Johnson with a cigar box guitarJustin Johnson with a cigar box guitarJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeRapskallionRapskallionJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeMore of RapskallionMore of RapskallionJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeCelia PaveyCelia PaveyJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeAudience participation with The Topp TwinsAudience participation with The Topp TwinsJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeHarmonica player Antonio Serrano and his brother DannyHarmonica player Antonio Serrano and his brother DannyJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeDog TrumpetDog TrumpetJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeUK singer songwriter Blair DunlopUK singer songwriter Blair DunlopJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeePokey LaFargePokey LaFargeJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy Lee-38.3866 142.2268The smoke might've gone but cigar box guitars live onhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/03/10/3959919.htm?source=rss
Justin Johnson plays a range of American roots instruments which recycle everything from numberplates to bedpans, and, of course, cigar boxes.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3959919.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Instrument MakingAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Justin Johnson with a cigar box guitarJustin Johnson with a cigar box guitarJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeThe cigar box guitarThe cigar box guitarJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeJustin Johnson talks about cigar box guitarsJustin Johnson talks about cigar box guitarsJeremy Lee-38.3866 142.2268Photos: Nile Rodgers and Chic headline the 23rd Meredith Music festival - Warning: nudityhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2013/12/16/3912162.htm?source=rss
Nile Rodgers and Chic played to a packed out Supernatural Amphitheatre on day two of Meredith. Warning: nudity.Mon, 16 Dec 2013 13:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3912162.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Big BandArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:MetalArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:BrassArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarAustralia:VIC:Meredith 3333Courtney BarnettCourtney Barnett surprised some of the crowd with her band and full electric sound.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonPre-gig footballSome in te crowd kick a footy around before a set.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonMac Demarco makes a faceMac Demarco makes a faceJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonThe ShoeWhen the crowd believes an artist has performed the best out of all, they raise a shoe. Some thought Mac Demarco's set was shoe worthy.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria : Jenni HendersonJimi O'LoughlinJimi O'Loughlin, bass player for The Smith Street Band.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonWil Wagner Wil Wagner of The Smith Street Band showered the crowd with sweat during the band's high energy set.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonThe crowd cheers a Melbourne favouriteThe crowd sings along with The Smith Street Band.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria : Jenni HendersonJoey BadassTeen rapper Joey BadassJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonJoey Badass jumps down to meet the crowdJoey Badass jumps down to meet the crowd at MeredithJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonGame of poolFestiva goers carry a pool table down to the grass before the stage to play whilst listening to the performances.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonCool downA volunteer offers cold water mist to festival goers.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonThe BamboosSoul and funk band The BamboosJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonBeats of the BamboosBeats of the BamboosJenni HendersonABc Victoria: Jenni HendersonStompTex Perkins of Beasts of Bourbon goes for a stomp on stage.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonHermitude go mobileThe guys from Hermitude go mobile for the start of their set.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonKram from SpiderbaitKram from SpiderbaitJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonJanet English of SpiderbaitJanet English, bass player and vocals for Spiderbait.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonThe crowd goes wildThe crowd goes wildJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonNile RodgersNile RodgersJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonNorma Jean Wright from ChicNorma Jean Wright from ChicJenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonNile Rodgers and Jerry BarnesNile Rodgers and Jerry Barnes take to the front of the stage.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonCrowds danced into the early hoursCrowds at Meredith danced into the early hours of Sunday morning.: Sunday morning Tai ChiSunday morning Tai Chi is a Meredith tradition with Master Song.Jenni Henderson: Jenni HendersonDavidson BrothersDavidson Brothers brought fast bluegrass to the Sunday morning crowds.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonBeachesAll girl band Beaches played to crowds Sunday morning.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonSleepy headA festival goer has a power nap on the Sunday moring after a big night at the festival.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonThe town bikesPerformance duo the town bikes were the MCs for the Meredith Gift, in costume.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonGalahsCompetitiors in the Meredith Gift, the festival's nudie run, dress up in this year's theme, a Galah.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonAnd they're off!Runners in the Meredith Gift go for gold!Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni HendersonDive!A competitor in the Meredith Gift dives for a trucker cap. Competitors had to put the cap on to win the race. The winners of the gift were Dave and Jean.Jenni HendersonABC Victoria: Jenni Henderson-37.8333 144.0667Meredith Music Festival 2012: hot fun in the summertimehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/12/11/3651657.htm?source=rss
It was the year an 83 year old saxophonist almost stole the show from the likes of Grimes, Tame Impala, Regurgitator, Spiritualised, Primal Scream, Turbonegro and the feverishly anticipated return of Australian legends the Sunnyboys. See photo essays of the action from three days of the Meredith Music Festival.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3651657.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RandBArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333Big Jay leads the crowd in a classicPunks, bogans, rockers, beat freaks and hipsters alike joined with in for Big Jay's rendition of I Can't Stop Loving You.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC BallaratA rocknroll crutch in MeredithThe sign of greatness being witnessed in action at the Meredith Music Festival.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC BallaratJeremy Oxley onstage Friday night at MeredithJeremy Oxley looked assured and comfortable onstage singing the songs which have become classics.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC BallaratMeredith Gift womens heat takes offThen it was the turn of the women to take it off, then take off up and around the Supernatural Ampitheatre.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC BallaratStep on the pedalTame Impala lead guitarist and singer Kevin Parker favours the natural approach to altering his guitar sound.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC BallaratOmar Souleyman beings the dabke sound to MeredithSinging a mix of Arabic pop and traditional folk known as dabke, Syrian singer Omar Souleyman got the crowd jumping and dancing as Saturday morning took over from Friday night.ABC BallaratABC Ballarat: ABC Ballarat-37.8333 144.0667Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges joins the lineup for the 2013 Port Fairy Folk Music Festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/22/3615547.htm?source=rss
Folk legends, contemporary artists, and international blues stars are coming together for next year's festival.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3615547.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Eugene 'Hideaway' BridgesEugene 'Hideaway' BridgesPort Fairy Folk Music FestivalPort Fairy Folk Music Festival: Port Fairy Folk Music FestivalEugene 'Hideaway' BridgesEugene 'Hideaway' BridgesJeremy Lee-38.3866 142.2268Golden Plains 2012: rock, roll, dance, disco and Dickinshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/03/12/3451601.htm?source=rss
Ballarat's fresh-faced superstars Hunting Grounds hit the single stage at Meredith in the company of the Black Lips, Nile Rodgers, Bon Iver, Lanie Lane and many many more. See all the photos from the official house photographer of the 6th Golden Plains Festival, held on the Nolan family farm.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3451601.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:Big BeatArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333Golden Plains 2012The scene at night for the Golden Plains 2012 music festivalMia Mala MacDonaldhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/auntymeredith: Mia Mala MacDonald-37.8333 144.0667Eric Bibb returns to Port Fairyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/21/3435428.htm?source=rss
Eric Bibb will be making a welcome return to the bill at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3435428.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Eric BibbEric BibbPort Fairy Folk FestivalPort Fairy Folk Festival: Port Fairy Folk FestivalEric BibbEric BibbJeremy Lee-38.3866 142.2268The 2011 Apollo Bay Music Festival in pictureshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2011/04/10/3187230.htm?source=rss
An eclectic range of great music and performances has brought the streets and venues of Apollo Bay to life for this year's Apollo Bay Music Festival.
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3187230.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicballaratmelbournesouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Comedy (Humour):AllArts and Entertainment:Events:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldAustralia:VIC:Apollo Bay 3233Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Washington A cheeky smile from Megan Washington. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Megan Washington Apollo Bay Music Festival headline act Washington. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinWashington crowdMegan Washington's songs 'Cement', '1997' and 'Rich Kids' were crowd favourites. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Graveyard Train Graveyard Train; the foot-stomping, chain-smashing band that mixes country with horror music. Jarrod WattABC Local: Jarrod WattGraveyard TrainGraveyard TrainJarrod Watt ABC Local: Jarrod Watt Street buskerThere was plenty of entertainment for those who didn't buy festival tickets. Apollo Bay's streets were lined with buskers. Margaret BurinABC Local : Margaret BurinGrigoryan BrothersSiblings Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are the Grigoryan Brothers. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin The Good LoveliesCanadian all-girl band The Good Lovelies.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinScared Weird Little GuysThe Scared Weird Little Guys perform at their last Apollo Bay Music Festival as part of their farewell tour. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinRyan Meeking Ryan Meeking on stage at the Great Ocean Hotel.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Seaside town funPerformances are being held across 11 different stages in tents and venues around town. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Buskers Young musicians Brendan and Jarrod travelled the Great Ocean Road to busk at the festival.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Apollo Bay beach A picturesque saturday morning seaview. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Jim Conway's Big WheelJim Conway's dream band 'Big Wheel'.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinThe Ugly UnclesThe Ugly Uncles play on the ABC Radio stage. Uncle Derek Guille (playing the ukulele, centre) can be heard on weeknights presenting Evenings on the ABC airwaves across Victoria. Margaret BurinABC Local : Margaret BurinEnjoying the festivalFestival-goers Mark, Deb and Anne.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinAngie HartSinger-songwriter Angie Hart.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinDan and AlAcoustic duo Dan Warner and Al McInnes.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin The Tiger and Me Melbourne-based sextet Tiger and Me. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinPeter Rowan Blue Grass Band One of the top international acts Peter Rowan Blue Grass Band.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin -38.7609 143.6708Images from Port Fairy Folk Festival 2011http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2011/03/13/3162806.htm?source=rss
Perfect weather has kicked off a long weekend of colour, culture and music at the 35th Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3162806.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratmelbournewesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousArts and Entertainment:Music:JazzArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Sunset at Port Fairy Folk FestivalAround 25,000 people are expected to come to Port Fairy over the festival weekend. Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Vikki Thorn Vikki Thorn from The Waifs plays the harmonica in 'London Still'. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Donna SimpsonDonna confessed to the crowd that she wrote 'London Still' when she had been in London for 4 days.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Josh and VikkiJosh and Vikki from The Waifs.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Kasey Chambers Kasey Chambers played some songs with Shane Nicholson and her father, Bill Chambers and husband Shane Nicholson.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Dan Kelly's Dream BandDan Kelly sported a Meriah Carey t-shirt.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Graveyard TrainGraveyard Train got the crowd up and moving. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Joe Pug Joe pug was told "the beaches" was something he must looked at when he asked the crowd where he should visit in Port Fairy before he leaves. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinThe Little SteviesMelbourne band, The Little Stevies. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinThe PlainsYoung band The Plains were among several acts which played throughout the day along the main street. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Frank Yamma Frank Yamma played with David Bridie and Helen Mountford.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Mama Kin Mama KinMargaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinStreet performers Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinDick and Christa Hughes Christa joked that she and her father had recently been at Mardi Gras and her outfit was Sydney folk-wear.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinThe April Maze Folk duo The April Maze told the audience that they wrote 'Crocodile Song' about one of their on-the-road adventures in Cape York.Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Skakura S'AidaShakura S'AidaMargaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinLisa MillerLisa Miller has received nine ARIA nominations in her 15 year solo career. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinMic Conway and the National Junk BandA lively performance by Mic Conway and the National Junk Band.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinJohn and SplashJohn plays the didgeridoo with his dog Splash by his side.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinDarren Hanlon Urban folk musician Darren Hanlon.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin -38.3866 142.2268Meredith 2010: the 20th rainy, wild and windy rock weekendhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2010/12/12/3093865.htm?source=rss
Meredith 2010: the 20th rainy, wild and windy rock weekendWed, 15 Dec 2010 13:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3093865.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RandBArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:BrassArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333The Friday arvo kick-on commencesThe campsite begins to warm up throughout Friday afternoon at Meredith.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattThe hasty re-learning of group tent construction dynamicsThe latecomers to Friday hastily erected the weekend's accomodation before the opening band commences.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattA home away from home in Meredith bush campSome of Meredith's oldest fans made a special effort for the 20th anniversary festival.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattThe new security guy meets the regularsA Meredith first-timer learns quickly no photo is without willing and friendly participants at the Supernatuiral Ampitheatre.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattThumbs up for the kick-off of the 20th Meredith Music FestivalIt was all systems go for this happy camper at the start of the 20th Meredith Music FestivalJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattPuta Madre Brothers onstage at Meredith 2010The crowd warmed quickly to a mariachi/punk/garage band who started their performance by throwing out cigarettes and lighters.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattPuta Madre Brothers open Meredith 2010It said everything about a festival reknowned for its selective choice of bands: opening act the Puta Madre Brothers are anything but your average three piece rock band.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattRat Vs PossumRat Vs Possum singer Daphne Shum onstage at Meredith 2010Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattC is for kookyThe only thing weirder than this is knowing there is someone dressed as a gingerbread man somewhere in the audience.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattGet your flamingo onThe animal totem and namesake for Meredith's bar and house cocktail now comes as fascinating headwearJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattKimbra gives it a red-hot at MeredithJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattKimbra onstage Friday evening at Meredith 2010Kimbra Johnson delivered an energetic set to help kick off the Meredith 2010 weekend.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattKimbra shines a light Friday night at the Supernatural AmpitheatreAustralia's newest adopted Kiwi musical sensation Kimbra gave an electric performance on the Meredith opening night.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattA vista of eucalypts and rock and roll heavenThe guitar-drums duo of Jeff the Brotherhood created the fuzzy, pscyhedelic soundtrack for a perfect Friday evening upon the 20th Meredith anniversary.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattThe big guitar sound from Jeff the BrotherhoodJake Orrall brought the big heavy sound to Friday arvo at Meredith 2010Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattGiving it up for Jeff the BrotherhoodJeff the Brotherhood gets the big encouragement from the Meredith faithfulJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattAnimal behavior early on at Meredith 2010It's become a Meredith thing - invoking your inner rock animal via dressing the part.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattWally's weekend off at MeredithEveryone dressed in their own special way - and Wally was happily found at the Supernatural Ampitheatre.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattBroadcast singer Trisha Keenan at Meredith 2010Trisha Keenan performs on the Friday afternoon at MeredithJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattBroadcast in action onstage Friday arvo at MeredithThe downbeat electronica of Birmingham duo Broadcast received a mixed reception from those watching and those listening in to the live radio broadcast.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod Watt-37.8333 144.0667Golden Plains 2010: fun and rain and rock'n'rollhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2010/03/10/2842233.htm?source=rss
Images of the Golden Plains festival, held on the Nolan family farm near Meredith.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2842233.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Big BeatArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:JazzArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RandBArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldArts and Entertainment:Music:BrassArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280The calm before the storm(s)At noon on the Saturday all seemed clear and unmuddied in the Supernatural Ampitheatre... would it last?Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattA pleasant Saturday picnic before the festival startsHours before the festival opens folk begin setting up their spot on the hill. With houseplants. And lamps.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattThe family gathers to open Golden PlainsThe family and friends who form the nucleus of it all: Matt High, Mary and Jack Nolan, Gregor Peel and Chris Nolan onstage to open Golden Plains 2010Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattChris Nolan gives Golden Plains the go-aheadThe Golden Plains Festival traditionally starts with Chris Nolan giving the sign: his gesture is met with a roaring cheer from the several thousand gathered.Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattPavement came back from the 90sOne of the more influential bands carving the 'alternatve' niche in the 90s returned to rapturous responseJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattDinosaur Jr are not extinctJ. Mascis and Lou Barlow blasted classic Dinosaur J tunes on Sunday nightJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattFestive innovation on the hill at Golden PlainsThere are few festivals which allow you to push your own barrow in the name of refreshmentJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattAntibalas Afrobat OrchestraAntibalas Afrobeat Orchestra lead singer AmayoJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattBig PinkBig Pink vocalist salutes the crowd. Jarrod WattABC Local: Jarrod WattMonotonix Israel's finest purveyors of madness Monotonix amp up the crowd. Jarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattGolden Plains 2010 - SaturdayHighlights and hijinx from day one of the fourth annual Golden Plains music festival, held on the Nolan family farm outside MeredithJarrod Watt-37.8333 144.0667Ballarat and Cape Bridgewater: a tale of two musicians at the Queenscliff Music Festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/12/03/2760612.htm?source=rss
Musicians Tess Pavilach and Simon Phillips talk about the Queenscliff Music Festival and what it is to be young independent musiciansThu, 07 Jan 2010 15:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2760612.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternviccentralvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:ComposerArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersArts and Entertainment:Music:CompetitionsAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Queenscliff 3225Tess Pavliach sings at QueenscliffTess Pavliach singing one of her newest tunes at QueenscliffJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattSimon Phillips onstage at QueenscliffSimon Phillips performs at the Road to Tamworth competition at the Queenscliff Music FestivalJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattTess and the Typecast in actionTess and the Typecast play live at the Queenscliff Music FestivalJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattSimon Phillips bares his soleSimon Phillips bares his sole(s) onstage at QueenscliffJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod Watt-38.2707 144.6585Meredith Music Festival 2009: the paddock that rockedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/12/21/2777510.htm?source=rss
Images and sounds from the 19th Meredith Music FestivalThu, 07 Jan 2010 09:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2777510.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:BrassArts and Entertainment:Music:KeyboardArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333Paul Kelly live on Saturday night at MeredithPaul Kelly live on Saturday night at MeredithJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod Watt-37.8333 144.0667Josh Rawirihttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/08/13/2654967.htm?source=rss
Portland based musician Josh Rawiri is building a solid following for himself in the blues / roots / dub arena off the back of his recently released debut CD.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200908\2654967.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:ReggaeAustralia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Josh RawiriJosh RawiriJeremy LeeABC Local Radio: Jeremy LeeJosh RawiriJosh RawiriJeremy Lee-38.3435 141.6026Country Viewpoint: Chris Barto, Lismore, New South Waleshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2009/s2548470.htm?source=rss
Chris Barto from Fernleigh in Northern New South Wales went to the recent East Coast Blues and Roots festival, but it was the weather which stole the show.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200904\2548470.xmlABC Western VictoriacanberraadelaidewesternvicbrokenhillnorthcoastArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481-28.6436 153.6109Music from CW Stonekinghttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2009/s2547433.htm?source=rss
The self titled "King of Hokum'' performs 'Goin' The Country' from a blues compilation 'The Blues Train - Train Trax Vol 2.'Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200904\2547433.xmlABC Western VictoriacanberraadelaidewesternvicbrokenhillcentralvicArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Queenscliff 3225-38.2707 144.6585Music from Ben Harper (not in podcast)http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2009/s2544487.htm?source=rss
Ben headlined the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay, so to celebrate we played 'Morning Yearning.'Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200904\2544487.xmlABC Western VictoriacanberraadelaidewesternvicgippslandArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieUnited States:All:All38 -97The 2009 Apollo Bay Music Festival in pictureshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2009/04/02/2532803.htm?source=rss
The streets, pubs and tents were alive with all kinds of music on the last weekend of March in Apollo Bay.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200904\2532803.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicballaratmelbourneArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:AmbientArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousArts and Entertainment:Music:JazzArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RandBArts and Entertainment:Music:ReggaeArts and Entertainment:Music:RockArts and Entertainment:Music:SoulArts and Entertainment:Music:WorldArts and Entertainment:Music:ComposerArts and Entertainment:Music:StringsArts and Entertainment:Music:BrassArts and Entertainment:Music:PercussionArts and Entertainment:Music:KeyboardArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersArts and Entertainment:Music:GospelArts and Entertainment:Music:CompetitionsAustralia:VIC:Apollo Bay 3233Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Ugly Uncles play Apollo BayUgly Uncles play Apollo BayJarrod WattABC South West Vic: Jarrod Watt-38.7609 143.6708Music from the Ten Cent shootershttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2009/s2517163.htm?source=rss
The Ten Cent Shooters have crossed the Nullabor to perform their special brand of early blues in the eastern states.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200903\2517163.xmlABC Western VictoriacanberragippslandwesternvicupperhuntersouthwestwaArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesAustralia:WA:Margaret River 6285-33.9548 115.0724Images of the Port Fairy Folk festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/03/202195155.htm?source=rss
Images of performers at the 2008 Port Fairy Folk FestivalMon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200803\2195155.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:BluesArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Jamie McKew and Gerry O'Connor Director of the Port Fairy Folk Festival Jamie McKew with legendary Irish traditional fiddler, Gerry O'Connor Port Fairy Folk Festival: Port Fairy Folk FestivalBuskers in the main street of Port Fairy Buskers in the main street of Port Fairy Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeCrowds passing by... Crowds passing by... Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeOne of the entrances to the festival... One of the entrances to the festival... Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeErin - a traditional folk band from Newcastle who made their first appearance at a festival over theErin - a traditional folk band from Newcastle who made their first appearance at a festival over the weekend Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeKate Burke and Ruth Hazleton on stage Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton on stage Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeA man up a pole... part of the street theater at the festival A man up a pole... part of the street theater at the festival Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeMan up a pole... on a bike... more street theatre from the festival A man up a pole... on a bike... Some of the street theatre on offer over the weekend at the Port Fairy Folk Festival Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeThe Mighty Buzzniks - playing to the younger set at the festival The Mighty Buzzniks - playing to the younger set at the festival Jeremy Lee: Jeremy LeeThe sign leading to Port Fairy... The sign leading to Port Fairy... Jeremy Lee: Jeremy Lee-38.3866 142.2268